Sea Pines CSA Commercial Decal Application

1. Upon purchase of the required annual commercial vehicle decal we have provided CSA with proof of our current General Liability Insurance Coverage. We acknowledge that our access to Sea Pines is contingent upon our maintaining current liability insurance coverage and that failure to do so will result in loss of our access privileges to Sea Pines.


2. We further understand and agree to have our delivery driver(s) provide the Sea Pines gate officer with paperwork indicating the number of bicycles entering the community. Each bicycle entering Sea Pines will be charged a $1 fee.We understand that access will be denied without the required paperwork.


3. At no time may any type of motorcycle, dune buggy, electric cart, golf cart, low-speed vehicle, moped or motor assisted bicycle or conveyances of any type be operated on any road, leisure path or access way within the confines of Sea Pines.


4. We acknowledge receiving and understanding the Sea Pines Bicycling Rules of the Road. We agree to ensure that all our Sea Pines customers are informed about them and receive a copy of the rules.

It is hereby acknowledged that purchasing Commercial Hang Tags is a privilege, allowing access to Sea Pines under the rules and regulations provided below as well as any other regulations established as necessary, by CSA, from time to time.

It is further acknowledged that violations of Sea Pines rules and covenants may result in revocation of hang tag privileges up to a period of one year as well as application of any other remedies available to CSA, at law.  All in accordance with the following:

1. The Commercial Hang Tag is available for purchase in lieu of purchasing a Commercial Decal for: Commercial Cleaning, Restaurant Delivery and Property Management Companies ONLY. This hang tag is to be displayed at all times and hung on the vehicle rearview mirror, while in Sea Pines.


2. The company must provide a list of all employees who will utilize the hang tag. This information should be sent to:
   Email:    securityadmin@csaseapines.com
   Mail:      CSA Security Administration Office, 175 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928


3. Companies must provide an updated list of employees to the Security Administration Office, throughout the term of the year. All employees operating a vehicle with a Commercial Hang Tag must have a current driver’s license. All vehicles must have current registration and insurance.


4. Upon entry to Sea Pines, a driver’s license must be presented with the hang tag. The driver and any passengers within the vehicle entering Sea Pines with the hang tag may be asked for their identification and must be listed on the application provided by the employer. Access will be restricted if identification cannot be shown. Unauthorized persons may also be issued a criminal trespass warning or citation.


5. Vehicles are not allowed to park in any portion of the roadway or properties not contracted to do so.  Any damage to adjacent properties will be the responsibility of the offending company.  Any violations will result in the issuance of appropriate citations, up to and including hang tag revocation.


6. Hours for work in Sea Pines are Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.


7. Any music played by workers should not be audible beyond the specific work site or vehicle.


8. The Commercial Hang Tag is only valid for temporary use vehicles. Parking overnight is prohibited.


9. The Commercial Hang Tag is non-refundable if lost or stolen and should be reported to CSA Security.


10. Entering Sea Pines in a vehicle with a Commercial Hang Tag for purposes not job-related is prohibited.


11. For persons in a vehicle holding a Commercial Hang Tag, fishing, shrimping, crabbing, use of sports amenities, and use of the Beach facilities are prohibited.


12. Any anticipated (planned or unplanned) impact, encroachment on, use of temporary storage/parking or site access on any open space, roadside, residential property, beach walk or beach trust property, requires CSA approval.


13. Costs incurred by the removal of trash and materials dropped on roadways and any resulting damages will be charged to the Contractor responsible for the Hang Tag.


14. Vehicles with the Commercial Hang Tag displayed are required to use the Pass Holders Lane upon entry.


15. The Commercial Hang Tag is not valid within restricted areas during the PGA Heritage Tournament. Requests to enter restricted areas during this event must be made to the CSA Office.


16. Property Owners are NOT permitted to call in a guest pass for a contractor. If a contractor is found to have entered the property with a guest pass to conduct business on the property, it will be recommended that his/her privileges be REVOKED from doing business within the community.

CSA Security may suspend or revoke any pass type due to the failure of the person issued the pass to honor or abide by Sea Pines policies, procedures, rules or regulations.

It is hereby acknowledged that purchasing Commercial Decals is a privilege, allowing access to Sea Pines under the rules and regulations provided below as well as any other regulations established as necessary, by CSA, from time to time.

It is further acknowledged that violations of Sea Pines rules and covenants may result in revocation of decal privileges up to a period of one year as well as application of any other remedies available to CSA, at law.  All in accordance with the following:

1. Drivers of all vehicles operating or parked in Sea Pines must do so in compliance with applicable South Carolina law.  Vehicles must be parked so as to permit the free passage of emergency vehicles. Vehicles may not be parked overnight on any road.  Commercial vehicles working at sites where the road has solid yellow lines, medians or double yellow lines must park in the driveway of the site or at another location where such lines or medians do not exist.  No vehicle shall be parked so as to impede access to driveways or mailboxes, or so as to impede access to or visibility of leisure trails. Vehicles at construction sites may park on the shoulder/easement within the confines of the property only.  Beach parking is prohibited on all roads.


2. Hours for work in Sea Pines are Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or at other times with the approval of the Director of Safety & Security.  No work will be performed on Sundays and the following Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, The Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. This restriction does not apply to pool companies, housekeeping companies and deliveries to commercial entities.


3. Signs (e.g., real estate, political, or disparaging signs) are not permitted to be placed on any residential lot; exceptions are those approved by the ARB (e.g., house numbers, contractor signs, ARB notices, and building permits).


4. Commercial vehicles are prohibited from displaying any type of political signage, including flags.


5. Any music played by workers should not be audible beyond the specific work site or vehicle.


6. Use of handheld cell phones for speaking or texting while driving is prohibited within Sea Pines.


7. Unless expressly approved by the Sea Pines Architectural Review Board, each construction site is required to have a dumpster.  Dumpsters must be emptied when full. Trash cans and recycling bins must be kept in the service yard from which commercial trash vendors will remove trash.


8. Costs incurred by the removal of trash and materials dropped on roadways and any resulting damages will be charged to the Contractor responsible for the decal.


9. Unless expressly approved by CSA, Contractors’ vehicles, including trailers of all types, may not remain outside a structure in Sea Pines overnight.


10. No motorcycles/motorized scooters of any kind are permitted to be operated in Sea Pines.


11. Commercial landscapers must transport debris to the Recycling Debris Facility located off Greenwood Drive (1 Pit Road). Commercial landscapers caught not adhering to this rule will have their dumping privilege’s suspended or revoked at the Recycling Debris Facility. Commercial tree companies do NOT have privileges to dump at this facility.  Roadside pickup of organic landscape debris (plants, leaves, grass clippings, small limbs under 6”, palm fronds) is for property owners only.


12. No tree removal, roof replacement, painting, porch enclosures, fences, driveways or landscaping around new homes, pools, or additions may be undertaken without a Sea Pines Architectural Review Board Permit. ARB-approved roadside posts are available for use by property owners adjacent to home construction sites to prevent contractors from parking or driving on their properties.  For aesthetic reasons, these posts are the only materials that may be used for this purpose.  When requested from adjacent property owners, installation and costs shall be the burden of the construction contractor.


13. Entering Sea Pines in a vehicle with a Commercial Decal for purposes not job-related is prohibited. For persons in a vehicle holding a Commercial Decal, fishing, shrimping, crabbing, use of sports amenities, and use of the Beach facilities are prohibited.


14. Any anticipated (planned or unplanned) impact, encroachment on, use of temporary storage/parking or site access on any open space, roadside, residential property, beach walk or beach trust property, requires CSA approval.


15. All employees operating a vehicle with a commercial decal must have a current driver’s license.


16. All vehicles must have a current registration card and insurance. 


17. Vehicles with an affixed Commercial Decal are required to use the Pass Holders Lane upon entry, unless informed otherwise by the Security Gate Officer.


18. The Commercial Decal is not valid within restricted areas during the PGA Heritage Tournament. Requests to enter restricted areas during this event must be made to the CSA Office.


19. Property Owners are NOT permitted to reserve a guest pass for a contractor. If a contractor is found to have entered the property with a guest pass to conduct business on the property, it will be recommended that his/her privileges are REVOKED from doing business within the community.


20. Decal(s) shall not be transferred from one vehicle to another or from one person to another. All decals shall be removed from the vehicle’s windshield prior to any windshield replacements, transfer or sale of the vehicle and the seller or transferor shall notify Sea Pines Security Administration of the change in ownership of the vehicle and return the decal to the Security Administration Office.


21. Only decals that are physically returned to the CSA Office may be replaced. A replacement fee will be required. Decals are not to be reused once removed from the vehicle registered with CSA.


22. Vehicle decals must be permanently affixed to the outside of the vehicle windshield in a manner that does not obstruct the drivers view. Unless prohibited by law or where decals may be obstructive to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) accessories (i.e., headlight activation switches), the decals should be affixed to the middle of the vehicle’s windshield, directly above the rearview mirror. If this location is not an option due to circumstances previously described, or where another mandatory decal (i.e., state required decal etc.) may prevent such placement, the decal should be affixed to a location on the windshield along the driver’s side of the vehicle and where it is not obstructive to the drivers view.

CSA Security may suspend or revoke any decal(s) due to the failure of the person issued the decal(s) to honor or abide by Sea Pines policies, procedures, rules or regulations

Any leaf blower equipment used in the Sea Pines community (“Sea Pines”) after the Effective Date shall contain a label confirming such rating.

2) The policy shall not apply to landscape maintenance or cleanup on the following:

a. Golf courses;
b. Tennis facilities;
c. Stables;
d. Leisure trails;
e. Commercial Parking Areas or common areas owned by Commercial Owners;
f. Road rights of way;
g. Any Residential Property for purposes of cleanup only, following a named tropical storm, hurricane, or other major storm as declared by CSA, that directly affects Sea Pines;
h. Open space and lands managed or owned by CSA.

Any individual or entity engaged in landscape maintenance or cleanup or removal for hire after January 1, 2023, shall attest to compliance with these requirements as a condition to secure permit for access into Sea Pines to perform such services in Sea Pines.

False attestation of compliance with the requirements of Paragraph 1 may result revocation of gate privileges.

3) It is the goal of the CSA Board of Directors to eventually restrict the use of commercial grade leaf blowers with manufacturers’ ratings over 65 dBA when such equipment becomes more widely available. CSA desires to further reduce the environmental effects of all leaf blowers used in the Sea Pines community, as soon as possible, but no later than the end of calendar year 2025.